THE Times presents Destinations Travel Show 2011 at the NEC from Friday to Sunday next week.

There will be more than 450 travel companies, from Escape to India and Africa Explorer to dedicated wildlife charities the Wildlife Trusts and the Wildfowl and Wetlands Trust, all ready to provide expert advice and inspiration for the ultimate trip this year.

The ‘touch, taste and see’ show will also provide food, culture and entertainment from around the world, including salsa dancers and Caribbean steel drums.

Advance tickets for Destinations: The Holiday & Travel Show cost £8 per person (£10 on the door), available from www.destinationsshow.com and www.theticketfactory.com or 0844 338 8000 (first two tickets are free). A donation can be made to the BBC Wildlife Fund with every ticket purchased.